Golden Oriole - Oriolus oriolus
After spending the winter months in tropical Africal the Golden Oriole returns to our region to breed in late spring. With superb bright yellow and black plumage it is one of Southern Spain's most flamboyant birds and always towards the top of birdwatchers must-see lists. Often found in patches of dense woodland with leafy, ariy trees the Golden Oriole nonetheless nests close to Lanjaron and provides frequent sightings through the summer season.
Present in the region - April - September
Contact
Birdwatch Alpujarras
Lanjarón, Granada, Spain
Ian Williams +34 648 787 402
Kiersten Rowland +34 636 341 609
Search site
Lanjaron Webcam
News
31/07/2009 10:43
Birdlist June 2009 With 45 species listed this month brand new sightings included Alpine Swifts, Spotted Flycatchers, Nuthatch and my first Peregrine Falcon in Spain! Check the blog for details...
Golden Oriole
Bee Eater
Peregrine Falcon 0306
Golden Eagle 2406
Hoopoe
Woodchat Shrike
Kestrel
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